Carol A. Leite

WEBSTER - Carol A. (Austin) Leite, 82, of Hall Road, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Al Leite; her stepdaughter, Tammy L. Gallant and her husband Danny of Rochdale; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her four brothers, Howard Austin, Richard Austin, William Austin, and Ernest Austin; and two sisters, Jean Vosburgh and Diane Richard.

Carol was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Howard and Florence (Demrest) Austin, and grew up in Worcester before moving to Webster in 1984.

Mrs. Leite worked at Guardian Industry as a window maker for 25 years, retiring in 2003. She was an avid horseshoe player, who played in the NHPA, and won the Women’s State Championship two years in a row, in 2009 and 2010. Carol loved snowmen and had an extensive collection which she would keep on display year-round. She loved flowers, especially roses.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oxford. Burial will follow at Worcester Country Memorial Park in Paxton. Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.